Penitas, Texas
Quick Statistics
Penitas is a community in Hidalgo County, Texas, home to about 6,444 people spread across 9.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,619 a year, and a typical home is worth about $167,000. About 14.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 72.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 46 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Penitas ranks number 363 of 1,795 in population, number 1,207 in median household income, number 808 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Penitas typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | La Joya, TX | 2.3 mi. | 4,763 |
| 2. | Perezville, TX | 2.4 mi. | 2,237 |
| 3. | Doffing, TX | 3.6 mi. | 5,004 |
| 4. | Abram, TX | 3.6 mi. | 1,741 |
| 5. | Palmview, TX | 4.0 mi. | 15,921 |
| 6. | Havana, TX | 4.5 mi. | 150 |
| 7. | Palmview South, TX | 5.1 mi. | 1,819 |
| 8. | La Homa, TX | 5.2 mi. | 11,285 |
What is the population of Penitas, Texas?
Penitas has a population of about 6,444 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Penitas, Texas in?
Penitas is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Penitas, Texas?
The median home value in Penitas is about $167,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Penitas, Texas?
The median personal income in Penitas is about $27,619 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Penitas, Texas?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Hidalgo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Penitas, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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